Watch Facts
Quiz: 2025.01.16 Quiz (Lume Legends)
The Lange 1 Daymatic by A. Lange & Söhne features an automatic movement, in contrast to the manual Lange 1. It is encased in an 18k white gold case, measuring 39.5mm in diameter with a 10.4mm thickness. The Daymatic sports a distinctive blue dial, a day-of-the-week indicator instead of a power reserve, and luminous hands for enhanced readability. It has a power reserve of 50 hours and is priced at EUR 38,700
The Cartier Santos de Cartier All Black introduces a stealthy aesthetic to the iconic Santos collection. This edition features a matte black ADLC (amorphous diamond-like carbon) coating on a stainless steel case, complemented by a black dial and matching sword-shaped hands. It’s powered by the Cartier Calibre 1847 MC, which offers a 42-hour power reserve. The watch is available on a black alligator leather strap and is priced at US$7,800
The F.P. Journe Élégante Titalyt features a 48x40mm grade five titanium case treated with Titalyt for enhanced durability, topped with a fully luminous dial. It houses the innovative caliber 1210 quartz movement, boasting an extended battery life of up to 18 years, with an automatic wake-up function activated by motion. This model also showcases a water resistance of 30 meters
The IWC Ingenieur Automatic 40 with a black dial sports a stainless steel case, measuring 40mm in diameter and 10.7mm in thickness. It features a distinctive chequerboard pattern on the dial, complementing the industrial aesthetics with five visible bezel screws. Equipped with the IWC calibre 32111, it offers a substantial 120-hour power reserve and water resistance of up to 100 meters. This model is priced at £10,500
Kollokium, a new indie watch platform, has been launched by Manuel Emch, Barth Nussbaumer, and Amr Sindi. Their debut piece, Projekt 01, features a 40mm die-cast steel case and a unique 3D dial with cylindrical pegs. It utilizes the La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement, which provides a 68-hour power reserve. This fresh approach aims to innovate within the traditional watchmaking industry. The Projekt 01 is priced at CHF 2,666.66
Omega Seamaster celebrating James Bond’s 60th anniversary features a 42mm stainless steel case, classic blue wave dial, and is powered by the Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 8806. This watch boasts a 60-hour power reserve, a sapphire crystal case back with a unique James Bond design, and is water-resistant up to 300 meters. Priced at $6,800, it includes a mesh bracelet for a distinctly 007 look
The Ressence Type 5 is an innovative dive watch with a 46mm grade 5 titanium case and a unique oil-filled display that ensures zero reflection underwater. It features an automatic movement based on the ETA 2824 and a Ressence Orbital Convex System for displaying time. This watch, which is water-resistant up to 100m, has a power reserve of 36 hours and comes with a black barenia leather strap. The Type 5 is priced at CHF28,500
The Rolex Yacht-Master 42 RLX Titanium features a 42mm titanium case with an 11.6mm thickness and a 50.3mm lug-to-lug measurement. The watch includes a black ceramic bezel with a matte finish, polished numerals, and a black dial. It is powered by the Calibre 3235 with a 70-hour power reserve, offering a date function and superb anti-magnetic properties. The bracelet is also titanium with a satin finish. It is priced at EUR 13,900
The Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT Zulu Time x Marine Nationale features a 42mm titanium case and a black ceramic bezel with a 24-hour scale. It has a 65-hour power reserve and is water-resistant up to 200 meters. The watch includes the METAS-certified calibre MT5652-U with anti-magnetic properties. It’s priced at EUR 4,690
The UR-102 Reloaded by Urwerk features a 42mm black PVD-coated steel case and a unique satellite time display with three rotating cubes. It is powered by the self-winding UR 5.03 movement with a 48-hour power reserve and has a titanium case back. This modern reinterpretation of Urwerk’s original design is priced at CHF 55,000